Marcelo Bielsa has finally been appointed as the Leeds United head coach.

The former Argentina boss is highly thought of across the world of football and will now ply his trade in the English second flight after signing an initial two-year deal at Elland Road, with the option of a third.

Now that two weeks of negotiations have been successfully completed, we take a look through the pros and cons of the Whitestaking on Bielsa.

Pluses

World status

It’s the reason why everyone is talking about this. Bielsa is considered one of the greatest thinkers of the modern game.

He is so highly thought of, his appointment would put United on the global map for the sport once again. The club would dominate world headlines and the world’s media would watch how the experiment unfolds closely.

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"We are a generation of coaches who were his disciples. How he feels football, the passion he has for football, I think we all took that from him."

Attract better players

In short, those footballers who consider themselves too good or above the Championship would consider joining the Whites if it meant working with Bielsa.

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 09: Marcelo Bielsa manager of OPlympique de Marseille during the "Panchina D'oro season 2013-2014" on March 9, 2015 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Look at those quotes above and tell me a high calibre of player would not be tempted. If owner Andrea Radrizzani has the funds to back Bielsa’s vision, the Whites would have a squad to die for.

Bielsa’s status at the helm would bring that extra 10 per cent needed to transfer negotiations.

Entertaining football

Bielsa is known for his 3-3-1-3 formation, or a variation of it. When it works and his players carry out his tactics to a tee, it is one of the most entertaining and aggressive ways to play.

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After the Argentinian was suspended and unceremoniously given the boot at Lille late last year, Bielsa fought the club in court for what he was owed and the pay-off was reportedly eight figures.

If Bielsa is to buy into Radrizzani’s project he’s going to want what he’s worth, every member of staff he wants and the transfer budget he wants. If you get Bielsa you have to fully commit and back him.

No Championship experience

Ironically, Bielsa is hugely experienced at the top level of football, but a complete novice when it comes to the Championship.

Steve Evans looks on prior to the FA Cup third round replay match between Mansfield Town and Cardiff City at Field Mill on January 16, 2018 (Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

As Steve Evans so eloquently put it last week, does the 62-year-old know what it takes to get a result on a Tuesday night at Rotherham United?

After his disastrous seven months with Lille last year, there are question marks around Bielsa and how badly things can go wrong if the players don’t follow his tactics exactly.

You could just as easily see Bielsa take United seven points clear by Christmas as see them marooned at the foot of the table by the end of October.